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9th Seat is the brainchild of Mary Whipple, Olympic gold medalist coxswain of the US women’s eight. Here you’ll find informative blog posts, tips and tricks, and opportunities to learn from the best!

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HOCR 101–Don’t forget about Eliot!

I’ve had many coxswains ask me if I have any tips for The Head of the Charles.  What a loaded question that one is. I’ve decided to break the course down in the simplest instructions.  After all, the more simple you make your coxing the better off you’ll be. The Warm-up: For me the warm-up for HOCR is the worst…

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Phincox- Yes, the surf drill was a fun one. I stayed in the seat to steer but we had four rowers stand

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Actions Speak Louder than Words - 04/22/09

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Q: I’m the Varsity coxn on my team and I’ve been coxing for about a year now, but I do feel like I am taken advantage of at times by the older rowers, even when I assert myself and speak with authority. Any suggestions on how I could let my rowers know I know what I’m doing even though I’m…

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Steering Buoyed Courses - 04/21/09

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Got a question from a coxswain asking about buoyed courses… Q: I was wondering, when steering buoyed 2k courses, do you use really distant points or the buoys? It’s kinda hard to see that far… A:  Exactly, it is far to see down to the finish line of a 2k course.  That is why when I steer a buoyed course, I…

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